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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,303.84, 541,840.88 and 337,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,303.84, 541,840.88 and 337,717 is: 506,468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,303.84 : 541,840.88 = 337,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,303.84/541,840.88 = 337,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,303.84x = 541,840.88 × 337,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,303.84x = 182,988,876,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,988,876,470.96/361,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,468.12

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